

Behind the News: The Billionaires Killing California w/ Yasha Levine
Jan 22, 2025
Journalist Laura Jedeed discusses the tech moguls' influence on San Francisco, exploring how their so-called solutions often exacerbate local issues. Yasha Levine, co-director of Pistachio Wars, delves into the Resnicks' questionable philanthropic efforts and their role in California's water crisis. Together, they critique the growing power of elites and the impact of their self-serving ideologies on governance and society. The conversation highlights urgent concerns about water scarcity, political dynamics, and the need for a leftist alternative in the face of rising corporate interests.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Shifting Politics in San Francisco
02:16 • 13min
The Rise of Effective Accelerationism and Its Influential Advocates
15:36 • 2min
Billionaires, Politics, and Water Wars
17:43 • 15min
The Rise of the Resnicks: From Ordinary Roots to Agricultural Powerhouses
32:28 • 3min
The Agribusiness Empire: Environmental Impact and Marketing Strategies
35:18 • 2min
Water Scarcity and Economic Disparities in Victorville
37:06 • 13min
Nature's Reckoning: Reflections on California's Wildfires and Urban Development
49:41 • 3min